Working with Bay Area Deck Restoration was amazing. Excellent communication, reliable and…read moredependable, reasonable prices. Rolando and his team rebuilt our deck with Trex and expanded it as per permit instructions. Pur old redwood deck was south facing, and as soon as it was refinished, it was faded out. This new deck is larger, compliant, and so well-built. We highly recommend Rolando and Bay Area Deck Restoration for all your outdoor deck needs.

Highly recommend! We had our deck sanded and restained by Rolando, and it came out looking brand…read morenew. He was nice, professional, and gave us great advice during the consultation, especially since this was our first time getting any deck work done. We got three other quotes but ultimately went with Rolando and we're so glad we did! Great work and very fair pricing.

Megan in the office and William and his crew did an outstanding job redoing my deck. they power…read morewashed in and let it dry over the weekend. Came back Monday to sand and repair boards that needed it. Tuesday matched the paint perfectly and finished that day. Very well done and very price competitive. JY

FCR replaced a stretch of fence in our back yard. I would definitely recommend this company and…read morewould use them again. Corey was quick to come give an estimate and explain our options. He was good at listening to our needs and that of our neighbors, and provided a split invoice since we were sharing the cost. I got two other quotes and FCR's was prompt and competitive. The workers were easy to have around and did a beautiful job.

I can't say enough positive things about Dan! He did an amazing job building my decks and…read moreinstalling a handrail along the stairs next to my garage. He has an amazing work ethic and is so tidy! His attention to detail is top notch as well. My favorite part of my deck is my new bar counter. I knew I wanted it but had no idea how to make it happen. Dan saw my vision and made it better than I hoped! My only complaint is that now that the deck looks so amazing, I feel like I need to paint the house!

From Day 1, working with Dan and Craftsman Decks was truly a great experience. Dan is responsive,…read morepractical, and an expert when it comes to all things decks. Our second-story elevated deck needed a major repair. When we spoke to a few other companies, they all said that we needed a full rebuild. But not Dan. He assessed the work carefully, examined the drawings, and said he could do the repair. He was fair and transparent with the cost and clear about the scope of work. When the job began, Dan and his team, Ksen and Chris, were thoughtful and efficient with their approach. They made lots of progress quickly, and explained each step in detail. Dan really went above and beyond helping me navigate the inspection process. We wanted to make a few changes from the original drawings that required a revision. Dan worked with our architect, handled the inspectors, and helped get our deck approved and permitted. He was careful and detailed, communicated well throughout the whole process, and the work was top tier. I highly recommend Craftsman Decks. Elite work, trustworthy and reliable, fair and transparent, and will go the extra mile. Give them all the stars!

We had a great experience with IVS Fence & Ironworks, a family business that takes real pride in…read moreits work. Our project spanned several months and included a wrought iron fence with concrete/stucco pillars, an automated sliding driveway gate, and a pedestrian gate. It was a complex job with four other subcontractors involved across design, electrical, landscaping, and stucco finishing. Ignacio, the owner, was always available by phone or text and willing to talk through ideas with us. He also would send pictures during fabrication to ensure we were aligned on design details. He was upfront about change orders, and whenever something wasn't quite right, he did his best to make it right. That kind of communication and accountability isn't something you get with every contractor. Our fence sits on a tricky slope, and Ignacio really sweated the details. He had to build the driveway gate just right and pour the concrete track at precisely the correct angle to match--and he totally nailed it. His team brought the heavy gate out several times to ensure it stayed plumb throughout its travel along the slope. He put a lot of thought into engineering something that would last--in fact, I had to talk him down from a few ideas for making the gate even sturdier! His team was respectful, friendly, and did great work. They also kept the job site clean at the end of each day, which we appreciated throughout a long project. I'd highly recommend IVS to anyone looking for thoughtful craftsmanship and a contractor who stands behind his work.

I requested a quote from IVS for a large fence project and it was a bit difficult to iron out the…read moredetails with IVS. Ignacio, who came for the site visit and identified himself as the owner, was very easy to communicate with both in person and over the phone. However, Jackie, (not clear to me if she's the co-owner or Ignacio's wife) finalizes pricing and pretty much runs the show. For our project, we had picked IVS to do the work, but the price kept increasing by thousands of dollars. I asked to speak with Ignacio since these changes were inconsistent with what I discussed with him and put them week above our other quotes, but Jackie said that's not necessary since she decides the pricing. They also charge tax on materials, which no other fencers do (since they're already paying tax to Home Depot, etc.). These business practices felt disingenuous to me and like bait and switch. I've had issues in the past with businesses like this that once the work begins they'll change order you again and ask for more money. So we did not use them. For this fence, we received multiple quotes. Two companies were in the $9-10K range and IVS was around $12K. All were licensed and bonded. We went with the lowest quote and are extremely happy with our fence.

I had Michael replace an old wooden deck that had become rotten with a new one made of composite…read more The whole experience was positive from start to finish. Michael's team arrived promptly, removed the old deck, and built a new frame that is far sounder and protected than the old one. He provided many samples to help us choose the best composite plank and we were very happy with the result. Finally, he did a lot of really nice work on a railing that turned out much nicer than we had imagined. We are very happy with the end result and expect our beautiful new deck to last many years.

Another missing followup by Michael Persky. Always prefer t say nothing if deficit in response but…read morethis is simply dropping the ball on an important deck replacement/repair/re/build. Certainly wish Michael & Veronica the best, but can't comment on a non response & hard to endorse after a month elapsed.

Professional Fair pricing…read more Quality work Finished in on time Definitely would use him again

Santos did our exterior stairs including making the foundation, and creating the stairs. He is…read moreextremely easy to work with, maintains the highest standards, and all on time and within our budget. The job had a lot of details and needed to be done according to a plan - Santos was able to anticipate areas of concern and help us easily get thru inspection. Santos and his team are great to work with and we highly recommend!

Carlos and his team are the best! They surveyed my deck, pointed out boards that were in need of…read morereplacement, explained the process start to finish, and gave a detailed bid. On the scheduled day, they arrived on time, photographed placement of my plants and furniture, then carefully removed them and placed them in my driveway. They then masked the windows and doors, pressure washed the deck and left it to dry. They returned two days later to set any protruding screws, replace damaged boards and sand the deck, first by heavy power sander and then by hand. After clearing the sanding dust the new finish was carefully applied. After the finish dried, Carlos and his wife returned to replace the plants and furniture in their original positions and the deck was done. Wow, what a difference! This 25 year-old deck looks brand new! Thank you, Carlos, and your expert team

We recently finished a full backyard deck restoration and used Total Wood Preservation after…read morebidding out to multiple companies. Carlos and his team were incredibly professional, on time each day, and thorough in the details for the full job. We are so happy with the result! The prep work was brutal - they had stripped the original stain/paint, then power washed and sanded (we have a pretty extensive deck), working from the morning to the early evening on those couple days in order to stay on schedule (and beat upcoming rain), which we greatly appreciated. Carlos talked through each step, communicated upfront on each day's plan, was very responsive via text, and he and his onsite lead were patient in answering all questions providing solid advice throughout. He ensured the team did whatever they could to complete the job well. Would def recommend!

Choosing California Building and Remodeling was a fantastic decision, and my only regret is not…read morehiring them sooner! I originally had a fully-enclosed pergola in my backyard and wanted to extend it to create a semi-covered outdoor kitchen. Gilberto and his team did incredible work. They flawlessly matched and extended my existing pergola, and they even built a side-by-side TV entertainment center that went above and beyond my expectations. Outfitted with ceiling fans, electrical outlets, and recessed lighting, the finished result is something I couldn't be happier with.

Absolutely loved the work CA Building and Remodeling did on my backyard! They took my ideas and…read moreturned them into a beautiful outdoor space that exceeded my expectations. The attention to detail, creativity, professionalism, and quality of work were outstanding. They were reliable, easy to work with, and truly cared about making sure everything was done right. My backyard looks amazing, and I couldn't be happier with the results. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to transform their outdoor space!

Alex was clear, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. He took care to understand our unique situation and…read moredemonstrated clear knowledge and experience. We trust him and will hire Alex again. Thank you!

They responded quickly when I called and texted…read more Communication was a small issue. There was a misunderstanding but they were very gracious about it.